Anyone into Wet Shaving?

[SoonerP226]

September 25, 2006. The date after I was piped ashore.

I’ve not been clean shaven, well, ever since I started growing facial hair. I really couldn’t tell you the last time I shaved my chin whiskers, but it has to be at least 30 years, and I’ve never shaved my mustache. I used to shave my cheeks and neck when I had a job that required it, and I gave serious thought to using a straight razor to shave at one point, but then I realized that I just hate shaving too much for that. My current job doesn’t require it, so I don’t do it.

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I just have to keep the neckbeard trimmed up, the trusty remington lectric foil cuts smooth enough, but once in a while I get the gumption to use grandpa's WWII Navy straight razor. Keep it sharp enough I can't even feel the nicks.

 

[SoonerP226]

Don’t think I’d say I’m “in to” wet shaving since that’s all I’ve ever done….and I’m 56. I normally use my grandfather’s Gillette safety razor but from time to time I’ll grab his grandfather’s Prince straight razor. I have my dad’s USMC issued to him in ‘63 or one of a bunch of razors that have been handed down through the centuries. I have one straight razor from the late 1700s but it’s a bit too rough to use on my face. I just use it as a letter opener. View attachment 506818
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I like the idea of straight razors, I just hate shaving. If I had to go back to shaving, I’d seriously consider using a quality straight razor.

 

[Firpo]

I don’t think a straight razor does any better or worse than a safety razor with the exception of keeping a nice straight line under my jaw for the 5 months out of the year I keep a beard.

 

[Dr. HK]

I’ve not been clean shaven, well, ever since I started growing facial hair. I really couldn’t tell you the last time I shaved my chin whiskers, but it has to be at least 30 years, and I’ve never shaved my mustache. I used to shave my cheeks and neck when I had a job that required it, and I gave serious thought to using a straight razor to shave at one point, but then I realized that I just hate shaving too much for that. My current job doesn’t require it, so I don’t do it.

sounds like my dad. I have never seen him without a mustache, Magnum PI style.

 

[okierider]

Barbasol and Gillette disposables.... I got watches and gun crap to waste money on !

 

[GnometownHero]

I used to patronize a place in KC called "Soul Patch" ran by some hot looking women. A rockabilly, rat rods, fine rides and vintage motorcycle atmosphere. Local brewery tap, top shelf liquor and cigars. Men's accessory boutique. Very well ran business.
Hot towel shave on my birthday by smokin hot tattoo doll, good for my mojo.
I need a go fund me to do that these days

 

[rawhide]

If I remember correctly, it was a thread on OSA about a decade ago that inspired me to try out wet shaving and have stuck with it.

Initially tried different razors, blades, and creams. But settled on a Merkur razor, Personna blades, badger and synthetic brush, Proraso cream and Clubman bay rum aftershave. Cheap and effective.

 

[saddlebum]

I don't own a razor , oils, balms , creams , lotions or even hair products. I do have electric clippers for when the hair on various parts of my body needs trimming

 

[saddlebum]

I haven’t shaved since January 1, 2021…

I haven't shaved since 1978